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With no sign of live rugby returning anytime soon, we’re delving once more into the archives to relive some of our favourite Irish rugby moments.  This time, we’re heading back to 2007 when Ireland claimed the Trible Crown but saw the Six Nations championship title slip agonisingly through their fingers, finishing second behind France on points difference. Round one brought …

As Covid-19 continues to put an indefinite halt on the rugby season, we’ve decided to dig out some of our favourite autobiographies in search of some interesting and memorable anecdotes.  Paul O’Connell’s ‘The Battle’, co-authored by Alan English, is a superb read. It gives a fascinating insight into the mindset of one of Ireland’s greatest ever players and the steely …

Former Ireland head coach Eddie O’Sullivan believes Joe Marler needs to “cop himself on” in the aftermath of the England prop’s controversial incident with Alun Wyn Jones at the weekend.  Marler grabbed the groin area of Jones during his side’s 33-30 win over Wales at Twickenham. The incident was picked up by the television cameras and it was immediately shared …

Ireland suffered a disastrous defeat to New Zealand in their World Cup quarter-final clash, with the All-Blacks putting up seven tries in a 46-14 win. Steve Hansen’s side were dominant from the outset and throughout the game in Tokyo as they outclassed Ireland on their way to a semi-final clash with England. Ireland though didn’t help their own cause with …

Ireland recorded a 35-0 victory over Russia on Thursday at the Rugby World Cup. Joe Schmidt’s team earned a bonus-point in the win, scoring five-tries against an aggressive but limited Russian side. Rob Kearney, Peter O’Mahony, Rhys Ruddock, Andrew Conway and Garry Ringrose all scored tries. However, it wasn’t entirely convincing. Ireland were solid, but lacked much spark, committing a …

Ireland fell to a bruising 19-12 defeat to Japan on Saturday at the Rugby World Cup. The hosts blitzed Joe Schmidt’s team in a relentless, breathless performance. At one stage of the match, Ireland were ahead 12-3. They scored two tries in the opening 22 minutes. However, at full-time, when it mattered, Japan had raced into a 19-12 lead. The …

Ireland got their World Cup campaign off to the perfect start with a 27-3 victory over Scotland this morning in Yokohama. Joe Schmidt’s side were dominant from start to finish scoring three first-half tries through James Ryan, Rory Best and Tadhg Furlong before Andrew Conway put the final nail in Scotland’s coffin midway through the second half. The win means …

Ireland began their Rugby World Cup campaign in style as they defeated Scotland by 27-3 in Yokohama thanks to four tries and a dominant display. James Ryan, Rory Best, Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Conway all dotted down to give the number one ranked team in the world the perfect start to Pool A. So many players stood out in the …

Former Ireland head coach Eddie O’Sullivan has weighed in on the debate surrounding Devin Toner’s exclusion from Ireland’s Rugby World Cup squad. The Leinster lock, capped 67 times for Ireland, was the shock omission from Joe Schmidt’s squad earlier this week and the decision has divided the nation in the lead up to the World Cup. Before today’s final warm-up …

When it was announced that Leinster had secured the signing of James Lowe, supporters of the eastern province were licking their lips at the thought of the 25-year-old tearing it up at the RDS.  Lowe made his eagerly anticipated debut for Leo Cullen’s side at the weekend in their 36-10 victory over Benetton at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo. The four-capped timed …

Much was hoped of Tom Tierney’s Irish side ahead of this month’s Women’s Rugby World Cup but the past two weeks couldn’t have gone much worse. From the late injury to captain Niamh Briggs to the uninspiring victories in the pool stages, it was a fairly calamitous start to the tournament. They then lost to France in the final games …

Former Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan is very surprised that there has not been more furore over the penalty which secured a Lions victory last weekend. With just 20 minutes left in the second test, the Lions found themselves nine points down to the All Blacks with the series looking as if it was within New Zealand’s clutches. However, an incredible …

Ireland’s faint hopes of wrestling their Six Nations title back off England were dashed on Friday evening as Wales ran out 22-9 winners in the Principality Stadium. Joe Schmidt’s side produced arguably their worst display under the former Leinster boss as some inexcusable errors cost them dear. They were calamitous at the lineout, toothless in attack and dropped far too much …

Bernard Jackman sits high among the early forecasted favourites to replace Lam at Connacht. Following the news today that Connacht’s much lauded head coach will be swapping the helm of Guinness Pro12 champions for potential second tier English rugby next season, names are already being touted as to who will take the hot seat in Galway. Paddy Power confirm that the …

The November international series has come to an end for Ireland and looking back it is easy to say that the set of results are among Ireland’s most impressive ever. A ‘gimme’ victory over Canada, a first ever victory over New Zealand and another hard fought win over Australia leaves Ireland sitting confidently among the All Blacks, England and Australia …

Former Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan has paid his tributes to Munster Head Coach Anthony Foley who was pronounced dead on Sunday morning after passing away overnight at Munster’s team hotel in Paris. Munster were due to face Racing 92 in their Champions Cup opener at the Stade Yves-Du-Manoir in Colombes, but the match was quickly cancelled after news emerged of Foley’s sudden death. …

Munster have announced they will hire a new director of rugby. When The 42 yesterday reported that Munster were to hire a director of rugby, many fans were shocked by the development. Not only does the creation of such a position represent a new departure for Munster, it also suggests that Anthony Foley will remain at the province for another …